Hailey turns 7

I can't believe it, Hailey is now 7

Seems like yesturday, I was in the hospital pushing for 3 hours with NO drugs. She was worth every minute of it!

Bill was due home from work on her birthday which was very exciting. Since he was coming home from Whittier he swong into Eagle River and stopped at SHINES (our favorite Japanese restaurant) and picked up food to go!

Since school started early this year, Christmas break fell on different week than normal. I don't ever recall a time when Hailey was in preschool or school on her birthday. This year, she was. Since it was also the last day before Chritmas break there was a class party. Hailey was very excited because this meant Mom could make cupcakes.

Hailey had a small list for Christmas, and as usual I picked something off that list for her birthday.

Can you guess what is in the LONG box?

It was on her list!! I am still in shock I bought it. I think I am in for some stress. But, I am hoping she will "use / play" it in her ROOM!

She opened the small present first. She is becoming a good reader so I wanted to get her some chapter books. We read some Junie B. Jones books in Kindergarten so I got her the 1st of the boxed set series. Then her old preschool teacher bought her the 1st grade series. We hope to collect all the books. You can get a really good deal through the school Scholastic Book Orders.

Here is the look on her face when she opened her...... GUITAR!
She really wanted one.....
Hailey's idol is Hannah Montana!! Hailey got her CD too! She was very excited about that as well. My next project is to burn lots of copies of that. One for her, one for Sydney, one for the car. And her girlfriends who want one too!

Hailey was very grateful and happy to have received the guitar. She is such a good kid. It's makes me proud.
Poor Sydney on the other hand, had a meltdown. She really wants one now too! Hailey is sharing, but is very protective that her little sister is going to break it! We'll have to see if I am brave enough to have a second guitar in the house.

Hailey has shown interest in the piano. So, if anything I'd like to spend money on a nice keyboard and maybe have her take lessons. We'll see how interested she is in the guitar, because if she wanted to take lessons Bill and I both said, she could have them. Someone in this family has to have a musical bone in their body!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAILEY

WE LOVE YOU

I am grateful for my two healthy, happy, beautiful daughters.

Times like this, make me realize what a lucky person I am! I love being a mom, I LOVE my kids, I LOVE my husband. I have a GREAT life. I should NEVER have anything to complain about.

Sometimes I need a reality check.....it could all be taken away so fast.
Merry Christmas to all.....I can't belive it's only a few days away!!!

Are you ready? I know, I am NOT! I still have all my wrapping to do! UGh!

This year though, I have the 6 foot table set up in the garage. So, hopefully that will make things go faster. I won't be breaking my back on the floor like I normally do!

Take care everyone......until next posting!

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SUNFLOWER

I have always LOVED Sunflowers and took this picture and wanted to share it with you.

The word, "sunflower" is also a YOGA move. So, now when I hear that word, not only do I think of the beautiful flower, I also think about YOGA!

Here are the Steps:
Start standing with your feet a little wider than hip width apart, feet turned out Inhale, sweep your arms overhead Exhale, squat down and sweep towards the floor with your hands Keep your head and chest lifted as you squat down and keep your back straight and vertical Repeat 10-12 times I actually really enjoy doing these.

October Bunco Picture

Well, I finally got the pictures to show you all....

Left to Right... Kerri Gonas (she has a bun in the oven), Trish Gottschall, Lori Hall, Michelle Pokorny, Cynthia Juettner, Scottie Dean, Ashley Dudinsky, Cathy Leonard, Abby Thielen, Kim Mattson and ME the cow on the floor.

Cynthia I think was the BEST.....it's scary how similar she looks to Anna Nicole Smith.
Bunco is always so FUN....I look forward to it every month. After the New Year, Kerry Carl will start another one and I hope to be able to play on that one as well. That will be all MOMS Club members. The group I am in now is just Eaglewood Subdivision neighbors. Yah, don't ask me how, but I managed to weezle my way in that group. I have been playing now for over a year and have only missed ONE month. Who knows what will become of this group, a lot of the players are military and a lot of them are leaving within a year. We assume the rules of only Eaglewood players will change.....if Scottie and I have anything to do with it! HA HA!

Thanksgiving

This will be a Thanksgiving I won't forget for many years to come! I always tend to remember the BAD things. It started with the Carpenters' inviting us over. (that is NOT the bad part) Bill was to arrive home that early afternoon from working 2 weeks on. He was to take the noon tunnel from Whittier and drive to the Carpenters. I was to meet him there with the girls. I got a phone call, around noon and it was Bill....telling me he was really tired and just wanted to GO HOME and not join us. I must say, part of me thought...."are you kidding me" you are always tired, but I didn't think he would actually choose sleep over his family. The conversation was cut short as he needed to drive through the tunnel. He then proceeded to turn OFF his phone and NOT turn it back on for the rest of the day. Yah, you could say....I WAS A BIT PISSED!
I wasn't exactly sure, what he would do.....he knew either way I was going to the Carpenters. I had prepared lots of appetizers and was bringing the rolls. I had to go. Not to mention I had nothing to eat at home. I really thought, he would show up. Well, I was WRONG. We arrived to find Stacy's new tables beautifully decorated with place settings for all 15 of us.
Russ & Stacy both wondered where was Bill....I thought the same. I knew once I pulled up and didn't see his truck. He wasn't coming. I knew there was no way he would drive home, rest and come back into Anchorage.
The kids had a great time playing, I kept getting more frustrated when BOTH kids at seperate times would ask, "where is daddy?" all I could say was that he was at home sleeping and they didn't understand WHY....and to this day, I will never understand either.

We did get a great shot of all the kids...

Dinner was wonderful, the kids ate great. Even though Sydney ate so much crab dip I thought she was going to be sick. She still managed to clean her plate. The crazy person that I am, I thought I would take a picuture to remind myself, how Bill never showed up. I don't know why I torture myself like this. Maybe, I do it....to make myself feel better in the hopes that Bill will see the picture and feel GUILTY.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving..... even though Bill was not there in person, he was in thought (deep thought, ha ha) I was thankful to be with my two wonderful daughters, all healthy, with a roof over our heads, and great friends (family) to share it with.

MNO: continued

These are my friends..... Brinda & Tina
I am so happy to have met them, and to call them my friends!

MOMS NIGHT OUT....an evening of chocolate

How could I not go? Chocolate.....YUM! I swear it's another FOOD GROUP in our house! The event was held at Allie's house and she showed us how to make her FAMOUS fudge and Almond Rocka (she spells it different).
Not only did she show us how to make it, we all got to keep the RECIPE too! So, who knows I might try both this year in my holiday baking. It looks easy enough, it's just, do I want to stand there for 20 mintues and stir...stir....stir and possibly get burned by flying butter & sugar to make the rocka? Mmmm, it might be worth it....it's so GOOD! Here is a picture of the butter and sugar mixture this is the part that takes forever to stir, stir....if you can believe it....the bottom layer of almond rocka is ONLY butter and sugar....I had NO idea!
With making one batch we had 4 of these slabs....
and do you want to know how much butter and sugar you need? Probably not, but I am going to tell you.... 6 cups butter.... 6 cups sugar.!! I KNOW....WOW!

The base layer does set very fast and within 20 minutes we were spreading a layer of chocolate over the top! While the chocolate was still wet we added the almonds. A layer of chocolate and almonds are then also spread on the bottom layer too but not until the top is set in the freezer. Let's just say, this is not a quick process. But, OMGosh, it tastes so WONDERFUL! Allie had this batch already made, when we got there, so we got to eat it all night! We each also went home with a goodie bag of rocka & fudge!

We did have dinner too, pizza and salad...then we had chocolate fondue. I brought Tastefully Simple Almond Pound Cake and there was also fruit to dunk in the chocolate. Someone brought spinach dip and Tina brought Peanut Butter Balls.....MAN, those ROCKED too! She also shared that recipe! YUM, I am making those too! So, we had all this food and I thought it was necessary to bring my hot cocoa maker too. Needless to say, I was soooo full when I left.

It was a fun night....with a great bunch of friends!

BRRR... it's WINDY in the VALLEY

HI All,
Not a whole lot going on in the last couple of weeks. The only thing that has been going on is the WIND. OMGosh, it's been terrible. So bad, it's breathtaking!! It's the kind of wind that CHILLS you to the bone. For some reason, this is normal in the Mat-Su Valley. Quite frankly it's frustrating..... I hate checking the mail, for the fright I might LOOSE some mail. Anyway, all our snow is GONE, it's blown away! Along with a little section on our ROOF. Yes, we lost shingles. I am sure Bill will be frustrated. It's not fun getting on the roof. There is no way he can go up there now, it's still blowing really bad. I wonder when it will stop. As much as driving in the snow makes me nervous, I'd rather have it snowing than windy. Cause maybe then it would WARM up!
These pictures were taken in Eagle River on the 12th of Nov. I love the look of frosted icey trees. They are so pretty!

I wish I could say the Valley had trees like that out here now....but not until we get another snowfall, I will just have to enjoy them in ANC and Eagle River. Stay Warm....

Trick or Treat

Sydney was ARIEL.... and Hailey was a WITCH!!!
Shopping in the stores this year, there was not a whole lot to choose from. One traumatic day after Sydney's 5 year well child check....we went to the mall and I got her costume at a Halloween shop. Man, that was not cheap! She loves it though, and she wears it all the time around the house. I knew the pressure was on to find something for Hailey and I waited too long. Hailey was set on being a witch, so I bought her a REAL dress in the girls section and just accessorized. What you can't see in the picture....is she had to have RED shoes, like the Wizard of OZ. So, she is cute witch with nice clothes....but stole Dorothy's shoes. HA HA!!
Since our neighborhood is hard to trick or treat in.....we had to do it the LAZY Whitmore WAY! DRIVE..... The reason for that is, the houses are too far apart. Each lot I think has around a half an acre. We have .59 Anyway....the kids layered up under and over their costume. I can't remember the exact temp but it was COLD enough warm up back in the car after a few houses. I did the driving, Bill stayed home and passed out candy. I love this picture of Sydney in the car...she has a glow necklace on that was green. She looked so cute. Poor Hailey, she had to wear those Dorothy shoes....even if there was SNOW on the ground. Needless to say, her feet were WET after the first 4 houses. She didn't care though.....she wanted to keep going!!! After 45 minutes later we were home with LOTS of candy!
Then Hailey was obsessed with counting all her candy.....OH MY! There was some 100+ pieces. If you can believe it...people were giving out BIG FULL size candy bars. I told the kids next time....TELL me which house did that, so we go back NEXT year. After a fun night of getting candy.....and being chilled to the bone....it was PJ and BEDTIME!!! Then time for mom and dad to raid the candy and watch Nip / Tuck!!!

OCTOBER BUNCO

October Bunco was hosted by Kim Mattson....otherwise known as haircut KIM.
The date was October 26th....Bill's first night home from working 2 weeks on. It never fails, I seem to have something going on his 1st night back. If it wasn't for the Halloween gig, I would have stayed home. But I knew I could NOT miss this.
I dressed up in my COW costume. It was so fun to see everyone.....there was some GREAT COSTUMES. I think if there was a contest.....Cynthia would have WON! She was the BEST. Scary thing is, I knew exactly who she was when I saw her.....!!!! She was Anna Nicole Smith. She looked sooo GOOD! I just sent an email to Ashley requesting the group shot of us all! When I get it...I will be sure to post it. It's going to be CUTE!

October 21, 2006 MOMS CLUB BAZAAR

It went off without a hitch.....It was the most successful one yet!
I wish I would have had time to shop around....but I was so busy at my candle table, I wasn't able too. Maybe that was a good thing....I would have spent too much money!
Scottie and I did the MOMS Club Bazaar last year with Tastefully Simple and we sold around $600 retail. This year, Scottie sold almost $800 retail. Whooo hooo!! SHE ROCKED!! I was very glad I sent out an email to our clients, cause Scottie heard a lot of comments from people. "I got your email and I came here especially for you!" So....it helped get people there!

I did pretty good with my candles....it was my first real bazaar besides the back room at Jitters. I sold around $250 off the table and then placed an ordered around $225 as well. It's always so hard to know what people want to buy.... it's just the luck of the draw. The overall bazaar, made around $5200 With the vendor table rental, bake sale and the silent auction. So much work goes into this bazaar it's very time consuming and stressful but after seeing the results....it was all worth it!
Even though this year, I didnt' have a whole lot to do with preparing and planning......I am still a member and very proud to be a part of this club who does such wonderful things for our community!
MOMS CLUB ROCKS......

Happy 10 YEARS

After all the drama with calling animal control.....
I did get something VERY NICE!

I can't remember the last time Bill was actually home on our Anniversary but he is ALWAYS so thoughtful and sends me flowers. This time, not only did I get flowers.....he also requested CHOCOLATE TOO! Does he know the way to my heart or what?

Since it's been a while since I posted....I want to say that night...I ordered out for burgers, they delivered. The girls went to bed and I stayed up and watched TV. Grey's Anatomy and ER was on!

It's still so amazing to me.....that Bill and I have been together since Oct of 1990 that is 16 years. No relationship is that perfect that we definitely have our ups and downs, but I am very very lucky to have such a wonderful man!

I LOVE YOU BILL....

Here Kitty, Kitty......

I can not belive what I did today....it's a day I won't forget for a while! It all started last night around 7:30pm....a dog was barking in the front yard. Which is not unusual but it kept on barking....turns out there was a CAT on stairs and that is why the dog was barking. As the night went on, the dog was gone but the cat was still there.
We had a late dinner, still heard the meowing.....
Kids went to bed, still meowing....
This whole time the cat is at the front door, peeking in the window, trying to get in.
The girls kept asking if we could let it in, that it was probably cold...and they wanted to know if we could keep it.
After the kids were in bed, I got on the computer and watched TV around midnight and the stinking cat was still there. By the time I turned out the lights and went to bed, the cat was gone. Thank goodess.
UNTIL the next morning, at 7:30am when the girls woke up.....they ran into my room and said the CAT IS STILL HERE, MOM! It was there all night, they said. I thought holy crap, when is this cat going to leave?
We got ready for school, still there....when we left to take the girls to school, I took them out the side garage door. The cat just stared at us....from the top of the stairs.
When I got back home half an hour later...the cat was still there. Since it was now daylight, I could see there was for sure no collar. It's trash day, so I needed to get the cans to the street. I did open the garage door, must have scared it, cause it ran off.
If it wasn't 5 minutes later, the cat was back on the porch, meowing....almost like a CRY. I was thinking, holy crap.....I can't live like this.
SO I CALLED ANIMAL CONTROL.
They said they would send someone out....and of coarse when they did, the cat was GONE.
If I did not come in the house, pour myself a bowl of Frosted Flakes, the dam cat was back at the door meowing.....!!! So, I ate my cereal.....and headed to the garage to find a BOX to trap the bugger in. Within 1/2 hour from the animal control officer leaving.....I had captured a CAT.
Part of me felt proud of myself, the other part felt bad....
I am not a big cat lover, but I can't have a cat stalking my front porch, wondering if he or she will run in the house when I open the door.
OH, and what I forgot to tell you......the cat had a shrew dead at the bottom of the porch. (when I told that to Bill, he thought it might be gift from the cat) So to make it more comfortable, I made sure I put that in the box before I trapped him, just incase he wanted to eat it. I hope knowone was wathcing me do that....it was quite funny seeing myself tyring to get a cat in a box, and the cat escaping before I could get the lid closed. Stupid thing is, after several attempts to capture the cat.....he still kept coming to me for MORE ....when I called, Here, Kitty, Kitty!
I called animal control again....I informed then I contained the cat. They said they would contact the officer and send him back. This was at 11:20am
At around 12:30pm and still no officer, Bill called to wish me a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
I filled him in on the cat story....and he actually questioned why I didn't want to keep it. I must say I was surprised at the fact, that Bill might actually want a cat. Mmmm....after 10 years of marriage, I still learn new things about him.
So, now it's 1pm and I can't wait anymore I have to go get Sydney at school....I leave a note for the animal control and say I will be right back and the explain the cat is in the box....we get home at 1:30pm and there is a car in the driveway....it's a delivery van.
So waiting for me on the porch, is a dozen red roses and a box of Rum Chocolates.....and a CAT trapped in a box.....Happy Anniversary!!!
I bring in the flowers....talk to the kitty and see if it is still alive....we get a meow out of it....(Sydney thought that was the coolest thing....hearing it meow out of the box) close the door, and the animal control officer pulls up! He savely gets the cat out of the box, and in it's carrier and off they GO!
So, at 1:40pm.....there are no MEOWS, coming from this house!!
Now I have to deal with the dead shew in the box, the cat never ate it.... I wonder if Bill was right....a gift, that is so weird!

Cute Pics of friends

Well, since I am on a roll of posting......I wanted to show you these pictures Karen and Michele. They are keepers. I thought maybe you would want a copy too! Michele, I think Karen was babysitting Nathan this day! We are so lucky to have such beautiful, healthy children.

Sydney is 5...cont.

Here is my BIRTHDAY GIRL.... with her cake, from where else? COLDSTONE... it's cookie dough, one of her favorites!
The PARTY GANG... Lucy, Sydney, Hailey, Jackson, Mikaela, Madelyn, Anna, Rachel, Trinity & Jenna!!! Jackson was very observant, he noticed he was the ONLY BOY! In a few years, he'll love that!!

My BABY turns 5

WOW....I can't believe it, Sydney is 5. Where has the time gone? Sydney was born on October 3 which also happens to be the same date as when Bill and I had our first date. Can you belive Bill and I had our first date, 16 years ago? We are coming up on our 10 year wedding anniversary this month on the 19th.
GOOD TIMES!!!
Onto the party.... At Sydney's request, she wanted a bowling party! I must say, I was happy it wasn't another SAT @ Chuck E Cheese. Not that I don't like it there, cause I do....it's just the weekends are crazy!
The party started with an hour of bowling....I couln't believe how well Sydney did, check out this score. Not sure why it woudln't show the whole screen. You'll have to click on the photo to make it larger, it's hard to see! Having the party at the bowling alley was good. I DID NOTHING... we had 3 teenage attendants doing all the work. In the package deal you got 10 guests plus the birthday child, 2 XLarge pizzas, 2 bottomless pitchers of soda, cupcakes, ice cream cups, pinata w/candy & a goody bag (wish I would have know that, I also made goodies bags) invitations and thank you cards (which I have yet to work on) all for the price of $199 Scary thing is, it sounds like a lot but by the time you buy food, plates, decorations, cake and whatever it gets up there. This party was worth it. 5 is a big milestone. PINATA...I have to talk about this!! This was fun, Sydney got first crack at it, with an aluminum bat no less. Shockenly enough it took some beatings but didn't break right away. All kids got to go at least twice. Finally it broke, after some help....and all kids were told to keep their faces to the wall and WAIT until they said GO. Next, the attendants spreaded out the candy on the crazy carpet and out went the lights and on went the BLACK LIGHTS....the candy was NOT visable to the eye....it was soo cool! The kids were told to GO...and they were a bit shocked to see it didn't look like any candy was there. After some digging around on there hands and knees.....they had LOTS of candy in their bags.
Sydney got some GREAT presents.... when we got back home it was like Christmas! Sydney had a GREAT birthday....Thanks everyone for coming and for being such great friends!
Now, I'd like to post a picture of the birthday gang, but for some reason it won't upload any more photos. I even started this a few days ago and saved it as a draft. Not sure what is going on! Mmmmm....

September Catch Up

I am not sure what my problem is....... I can be on this computer for hours, check everyone elses BLOG, but not update my own. I think the whole picture upload thing, getting them in the right spot is discouraging me. I just need to practice and soon it will be quick once I get the hang of it.

September 23rd....MOMS Club went Rock Climbing for MOMS Night Out.

Me, Mary, Wendy & Scottie were there, but I did not climb. It was fun watching them, and I was the photographer. Maybe after I loose some weight and build some upper body strengh, I might try it next time. But, for this event, I was Belay OFF!


September 30th.... Mary Kay Party
Our friend Rachael is a Mary Kay Rep and we (Scottie & I) wanted to have a party with her and for her to practice (and free stuff) I own the awesome product Satin Hands and they came out with a new scent..PEACH, I LOVE PEACH! Click on the highlight to see it on Rachael's website. After soaking our feet, doing our hands, trying the new facial wipes and tinted moisturizer it was a GREAT afternoon with friends....and Mr. Mikearita!
After everyone left, Scottie and I hopped in the hot tub. Kerry didn't have her suit and we didn't want to go in if she couldn't. It was very cold outside maybe high 30's. There was definate chill in the air when we got in. But, OMGosh, did the water feel EXCELLENT. I think it was 99. I remember one of the first things Scottie said was, I can't wait to see more snow on the mountains and see Northern Lights out here. If it wasn't 20 minutes later.....guess what we saw? YES, NORTHERN LIGHTS in Sept. they were so pretty! I look forward to more hot tub nights with Scottie, before we knew it, an hour went by. Then it was time for bed. I spent the night.
Bill had the girls, he took them camping. They had a great time. They went with Russ C and his 2 boys. Bill towed their Spamper (1980's camper, they pulled off the wheels and built it so you can put it on a trailer.) with the Suburban. First time it's ever towed anything. Bill bragged how well it did and informed me everytime he goes hunting now until he gets a new truck he is stealing my rig.
The girls are still talking about how much fun they had camping with Daddy....and how they each got to shoot their riffles that they got for Christmas last year.
I don't have pics of the camping trip....wish I did. Bill had the camera, but like a man he forgot to take any pictures. Sigh....

Yoga Retreat

September 8th - 10th 2006

Pioneer Ridge Bed & Breakfast

What a wonderful weekend.....it was so great to relax and be with friends, and get in some exercise.

This is Mary and Jan....our instructors for the weekend!

Michele is in the red and Melissa is on the bottom "down dog" and Mary is spotting.

This is Scottie in the pink and HOLY COW, what she is doing looks soooo easy, but man that is sooo hard. I need to build my upper body before I try that again. It's another way of doing a handstand. WOW!
I will post more later, I am running out the door.....

Alaska State Fair

What would the summer be without going to the State Fair? The girls and I go every year at least twice. My highlight of every trip is to EAT....should you be surprised? I think my favorite thing this year was the cinnamon sugar pretzel at my favorite pretzel place on the purple trail. This year we got to see baby chicks..... they were so little!
This sand sculpture was AMAZING.....these pictures were taken Sept 29th! And we went again with Bill on the 31st. We were very lucky and had good weather both days. The kids as always had a great time, but this was the first year the kids rode some different rides. Hailey did the dragon that goes back and forth, and both kids and myself rode the oriental dragon roller coaster. Holy Cow, that thing went fast, I was ready to get off when it was done. BUT, Hailey rode it again, by herself. I was surprised.

1st day of school

Aug 22nd was Hailey's first day of 1st grade. Here are a few pictures to share of her exciting day! Here is Hailey's cubby's as soon as you walk in the door.......LOVE the organization of this teacher.

Here is Hailey at her desk....her teacher, Ms. Jones in behind her in the stripped sweater.

Testing Pictures

OK,
I thought I knew how to post picture but for some reason I am having trouble.
So, this post I will test it out.
Here is a cute picture next door to our house where we taught Sydney to ride her bike on 2 wheels.

UGH....it defaulted to the TOP of the Blog....Michele or Karen do you know how to fix this?

Let's try another pic.

It did it again.....don't I keep the cursor where I want the picture? Karen is coming over tomorrow for the first time so maybe she can help me!

It's also now double spacing.....I think this is the sign I should be working on the MOMS Club membership meeting mintues.

BYE

August 2006

August 2006
August turned out to be a RAINY month! I know it can be, but this month was crazy rainy. The kids got some major cabin fever. And well, so did I.

On the 14th, I attended Mary's Yogafit class. It felt really good. I was sore and sweatty but it was all worth it.

The 15th, we taught the girls how to ride their bikes, with no training wheels. It was a really HOT day too! Sydney took off like a champ.

Hailey on the other hand.....freaked out and cried she couldn't do it. After some time, she figured it out. Then the next day, wouldn't you know it.....it RAINED...and it rained for 13 days straight. Every moment they had to practice they were outside on the driveway....Sydney is so determined she was out there one day IN the rain. She is persistant!

We finally made it to the zoo this summer. I am mad at myself for not going more. I just wish it wasn't so far.

Our MOMS Club BBQ was cancelled due to rain and mudd. All the hot dogs and buns were frozen and we hope to plan maybe a Halloween party. That would be FUN! Something to dicuss at the board & membership meeting!

First day of school......YAH!!! Aug 22nd. Hailey was sooo excited. She was up at 1am & 2am wanting to get ready for her 1st day. Since she had so many school supplies, Sydney and I took her on the first day. And again, it was raining!!! Her teacher is Ms Jones. She seems very nice and well organized. I think this is going to be a great year!

The Alaska State Fair started the 24th....and this is the first year, school started before the fair. It's a bummer too, cause now we have to wait until after 3:30pm to go. I think we will go tomorrow (29th) after Hailey gets out of school... Let's hope the sun stays shining!

Sushi Party!!! Yah, Scottie's dad is visiting from CA and hosted a sushi party. The food was awesome and the company of good friends always makes it even better. I look forward to more gatherings as Scottie's dad bought a house here in AK. I am so excited for her.

Well, I should go....Sydney is in the shower by herself. She is feeling all grown up in there alone. I can only imagine, there is soap everywhere!
Until next time.....